About the occupations in demand

Occupations in demand are marked with this symbol .
If you see a related job marked with this symbol, it’s identifying a role that is currently, or is at risk of, experiencing a skills shortage.

When an occupation has a skills shortage, it means the chances of getting a job after completing your course could be higher.

The information used to identify occupations in demand is primarily sourced from Higher Education and Skills Group (HESG) in the Department of Education and Training (DET), the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Deloitte Access Economics.

About government-subsidised training

Students may be eligible for government-subsidised training. This is only offered by training providers who have a contract with the Victorian Government to deliver government-subsidised training.

If you're eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of the training.

Finding government-subsidised training

Government-subsidised training is marked with this symbol . Course availability data is sourced from the Australian Course Information Register.

About the pre-apprencticeship courses

This course is available to study as a pre-apprenticeship. A pre-apprenticeship is a great way to get a feel for the industry before committing to an apprenticeship.

Some pre-apprenticeships can help reduce the length of a formal apprenticeship. This only applies to selected courses approved by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). To find out if this applies to your pre-apprenticeship contact your training provider.

About the recognition

The courses shown on the Victorian Skills Gateway website are regulated qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), or short training programs made up of units of competency from regulated qualifications.

Units

Unit code

Unit title

Unit type

AHCCHM201A

Apply chemicals under supervision

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AHCWRK203A

Operate in isolated and remote situations

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BSBINM201

Process and maintain workplace information

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BSBITU201

Produce simple word processed documents

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BSBWOR204

Use business technology

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FWPCOR2201

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

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FWPCOR2202

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

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FWPCOR2203

Follow environmental care procedures

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FWPCOR2205

Follow WHS policies and procedures

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FWPCOR2207

Maintain quality and product care

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FWPCOT2201

Stack and bind material

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FWPCOT2202

Rack material

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FWPCOT2203

Finish and pack products

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FWPCOT2205

Tail out materials

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FWPCOT2207

Dress boards and timber

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FWPCOT2208

Resaw boards and timber

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FWPCOT2209

Produce finger jointed timber

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FWPCOT2210

Tally material

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FWPCOT2211

Produce pointed timber products

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FWPCOT2212

Grade hardwood sawn and milled products

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FWPCOT2213

Grade softwood sawn and milled products

-

FWPCOT2214

Grade cypress sawn and milled products

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FWPCOT2215

Visually stress grade hardwood

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FWPCOT2216

Visually stress grade softwood

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FWPCOT2217

Visually stress grade cypress

-

FWPCOT2218

Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

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FWPCOT2219

Use hand-held tools

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FWPCOT2222

Produce laminated beams

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FWPCOT2225

Chip or flake wood

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FWPCOT2226

Debark logs mechanically

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FWPCOT2227

Process orders and despatch products

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FWPCOT2228

Store materials

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FWPCOT2229

Dock material to length

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FWPCOT2230

Assemble products

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FWPCOT2231

Pack products

-

FWPCOT2233

Navigate in forest areas

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FWPCOT2237

Maintain chainsaws

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FWPCOT2238

Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

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FWPCOT2240

Cut material with a pole saw

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FWPCOT2241

Apply wood and timber product knowledge

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FWPCOT3203

Weigh loads

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FWPCOT3259

Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads

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FWPCOT3263

Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency

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FWPCOT3264

Build and maintain timber stacks

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FWPSAW2201

Grade round poles and debarked logs

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FWPSAW2202

Sort boards manually

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FWPSAW2203

Sort boards mechanically

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FWPSAW2204

Dock boards with mechanical feed

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FWPSAW2205

Assemble materials using nail plates

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FWPSAW2206

De-stack seasoning racks

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FWPSAW2207

Round softwood logs

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FWPSAW2208

Split wood products

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FWPSAW2209

Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill

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FWPSAW2210

Prepare for timber treatment operations

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HLTAID003

Provide first aid

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MEM18011C

Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

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MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

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SIRXCCS202

Interact with customers

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TLIC2002

Drive light rigid vehicle

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TLIC3003

Drive medium rigid vehicle

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TLID2004

Load and unload goods/cargo

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TLID2010

Operate a forklift

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TLID2012

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

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TLID2013

Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

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TLID2047

Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

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TLIF1002

Conduct housekeeping activities

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TLILIC2001

Licence to operate a forklift truck

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About the fee range

The fee ranges shown are indicative only.

The full fee range does not factor in any government subsidies.

The government-subsidised fee range marked with this symbol factors in a Victorian Government subsidy.

The ranges are based on:

Estimated tuition fees for the whole of the course with a Victorian Government subsidy

Rates for local students only (not for international)

Available data from the Australian Course Information Register

The fee ranges shown do not factor in concessions or scholarships. They also exclude other fees set by the training provider such as materials, services, and amenities.

All subsidies presented on this site are correct at the time of publication; subsidy information is updated on a monthly basis. To obtain the most accurate quote for the course you’re considering, please contact the training provider directly.